Quaker Oatmeal Squares Cinnamon recalled for potential Salmonella contamination
The Quaker Oats Co. is recalling Quaker Oatmeal Squares Cinnamon due to potential Salmonella contamination. The recall affects products with Best Before dates of Aug-02-24 or earlier distributed nationally and internationally.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: This recall involves Salmonella, a high-risk pathogen, but no illnesses or injuries have been reported to date. Per the severity rubric, high-risk pathogens without reported illness score 3 (High).
Plain-English summary
The Quaker Oats Co. is recalling Quaker Oatmeal Squares Cinnamon in 14.5 oz, 21 oz, and 43.5 oz 3-pack sizes due to potential Salmonella contamination. This recall involves 22,512,942 total cases.
The affected product was distributed nationally across all U.S. states, Puerto Rico, Guam, and Saipan, as well as outside the United States. The product carries a Best Before date of Aug-02-24 or any earlier date. This recall was voluntarily initiated by the Quaker Oats Co. on December 15, 2023.
No illnesses or injuries have been reported to date. Salmonella infection can cause serious illness and is particularly dangerous for young children, elderly persons, and those with compromised immune systems.
Consumers who have purchased the affected product should not consume it. For questions or concerns, consumers should contact the Quaker Oats Co.
The recalled product
- Product
- Quaker Oatmeal Squares Cinnamon 14.5 oz; 21 oz; 43.5 oz 3 Pack
- Manufacturer
- The Quaker Oats Co.
- Category
- Food — Breakfast Cereal
- Hazard
- salmonella
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Lot numbers (1)
- Best Before of Aug-02-24 and any earlier date
Distribution
Distribution scope not specified by the agency.
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